Monument record MLI125176 - Royal Observer Corps Post, Long Sutton

Summary

Former Royal Observer Corps post to the north of Long Sutton, in Lutton parish. Opened in 1962, and closed in 1968, though still extant.

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

A former Royal Observer Corps underground observation post is located to the north of Long Sutton, in Lutton parish. The post is believed to have been opened in 1962. Access was through a 2ft square hatch on the surface, where an associated air vent is visible. A ladder would lead down the concrete shaft to two rooms; the first being quite small and used to house the chemical toilet. The second, much larger monitoring room measured approximately 15' by 7'6'', and would have been staffed by three observers. The post remained in use until 1968, when it was closed and locked. {1}

Sources/Archives (1)

  •  Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. Non Anti-Invasion Record 1337.

Map

Location

Grid reference TF 44226 25478 (point) Surveyed
Civil Parish LUTTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 22 2022 10:10AM

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